Lessons from 2025, Stark fallout and consolidation stats — ASCs and physicians brace for more change
December 26, 2025

1. The 1 thing ASC leaders would have done differently in 2025 Full story

2. New York hospital to pay $6.8M for Stark law violations Full story

3. 70% of physicians say AI boosts well-being. See 6 ways to apply it in your practice here.

4. Missouri hospital under new ownership to close surgery center Full story

5. 50 stats behind the physician consolidation wave Full story

 

6. Imaging data is moving to the cloud. Is your security strategy keeping up? Find out here.

7. Optum subsidiary cuts services amid staffing shortage Full story

8. Memphis hospital to acquire 200-physician group Full story

9. CMS to add 400 residency slots Full story

10. How OrthoCarolina is taking advantage of CON law changes Full story

 

11. Prior auth errors cause 40% of denials. ASCs are fixing that fast — see how here.

12. The new bank made for physicians Full story

13. New Mexico hospital to acquire orthopedic practice Full story

14. South Dakota independent physician group partners with Avera Full story

15. The quiet force behind orthopedic care's survival Full story

Becker's Learning Opportunities

16. Inside WakeMed's 10%+ gain in surgical capacity: Their chief medical officer explains here.

17. Workforce retention starts with learning that sticks. Find AI-powered education here.

18. By 2030, AI agents may run healthcare operations. See how systems prepare realistically here.

19. Becker’s resources don’t stop here — explore more webinars and whitepapers.

 

 

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